Chapter 304: We Return to the Fire Country

In the Ninja World, it is unknown when rumors about Senju Hashirama and Madara Uchiha began to spread.

According to eyewitnesses, he claimed to have seen the two side by side strolling down the main street, with a handsome young man following behind, apparently an illegitimate son of Madara Uchiha!

An unnamed casino owner said, "The God of Ninja's gambling skills are terrible; in a short time he lost dozens of thousands of silver notes…"

Ninja World residents are eagerly discussing the two—once dominant over the Ninja World but long‑dead powerful figures.

But everyone is just having fun, treating the eyewitness's statements as entertainment.

"Stop joking, no one even knows how long ago those two died."

"Exactly, such an outrageous claim can't possibly have any fool believing it, right?"

"I think that owner is trying to use the God of Ninja's name to promote his casino!"

"Damn it, who knows the location? I'm going to smash his casino right now!"

"Count me in!"

An unlucky owner could only watch helplessly as an angry mob rushed in and smashed his casino.

These angry people are former fans of Senju Hashirama, and naturally they dislike anyone spreading rumors about a dead idol.

"I'm not lying; I really saw the God of Ninja!" the owner shouted in defense.

When he ran a casino in Fire Country, he personally saw Senju Hashirama and Madara Uchiha patronize his casino…

Senju Hashirama lost all his money at the gambling table, and Madara Uchiha, unable to stand it, activated his Sharingan to join the game, and in less than a half‑day the casino was wiped out.

It was precisely because of Madara Uchiha that his casino went bankrupt, prompting him to bring his remaining funds to Iron Country to seek development.

He never expected that after decades he could see the dead two again. The casino owner would die before admitting he was wrong, especially about Madara Uchiha!

He was only speaking the truth, but never imagined he would suffer an unforeseen disaster…

The casino owner collapsed, kneeling on the ground, looking at the wrecked casino, wanting to cry but having no tears.

Although this group smashed his casino, they didn't steal any money; one can only say they have great professional ethics.

If it were anyone else, they would have taken all the money long ago.

……

"Is the matter resolved?" Madara Uchiha looked at the hurried Lian Ye.

"All taken care of, Lord Ban." Lian Ye said with a smile, "I had someone smash his casino."

The two have been Fake Death for so many years; where could there be any loyal fans?

As for those angry crowds, they're merely shills bought off with Lian Ye's money.

Lian Ye truly didn't expect that in today's Ninja World ordinary people could still recognize Hashirama's and Madara's identities; one can only say that casino owner was unlucky.

"That was close, Madara." Senju Hashirama said with lingering fear, "Our identities were almost exposed."

If the Fake Death news reached the Village and Qianshou Feijian learned of it, Qianshou Feijian would definitely forcefully bring him back to the Village.

By then, I would no longer be able to stay by Madara's side to dissuade him from abandoning the "Moon's Eye" plan.

If Madara truly carries out the "Moon's Eye" plan, the Ninja World will be completely doomed!

Madara Uchiha gave Hashirama a casual glance; he used to worry about his identity being exposed, but now whether it's exposed or not no longer matters.

No one can stop him from realizing his ideal; now he only needs to await the awakening of the legendary Power of All Things, after which he can launch the "Moon's Eye" plan and bring true peace to the Ninja World.

By then, he will be the savior of the entire Ninja World!

"Kid, how much vacation time do you have left?" Madara Uchiha suddenly asked.

If I recall correctly, this kid previously said he asked Qianshou Feijian for a half‑year leave; counting the days, the vacation seems about to end, right?

Senju Hashirama, hearing this, also looked at Lian Ye, eager for Lian Ye to leave quickly and stop hanging out with Madara every day.

Still the same: Lian Ye is the Village's hope and must never be led away by Madara!

"Just over a week," Lian Ye estimated, saying.

Unwittingly having been away from the Village for so long, I wonder if that old kid Qianshou Feijian has been eating properly at home?

Has Gangshou, Orochimaru, and Zilaoye been studying well and getting along properly?

It's been a long time since we met; I truly miss the lazy days in the Village.

For the past few months he has constantly been trailing behind the two, never having a chance to enjoy the trip alone…

The key is that Madara Uchiha has never invited Lian Ye to join the "Moon's Eye" plan, which leaves him very surprised.

In the past, Madara often invited me to form a team, but I didn't cherish the chance; now I want to team up, yet Madara still hasn't sent an invitation.

This makes him so anxious he scratches his ears and cheeks; if he doesn't join Madara's side, his companions could at any moment meet a poisonous end.

Lian Ye doesn't want to, like Uchiha Obito, awaken the Kaleidoscope Sharingan in tears.

"One week?" Madara Uchiha murmured softly, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes, surprised at how quickly time had passed.

In the blink of an eye, half a year has passed like this.

If he hadn't failed to awaken the Power of All Things, he would already be wanting to invite Lian Ye again to the "Moon's Eye" plan.

He thinks Lian Ye's reluctance stems from not seeing the benefits of Infinite Moon Reading; once he possesses the Power of All Things, this kid will definitely accept without hesitation…

"Lian Ye, when you return to the Village, remember to send my regards to Mito Clan." Senju Hashirama patted Lian Ye's shoulder and said wistfully, "I'm afraid I won't have time to go back and see them."

Hearing that, Lian Ye froze on the spot, the memory of Mizuto Ayi's earlier admonition flashing in his mind.

【Remember to send him my regards, so he has more time to spend with his family.】

"Lian Ye, what's wrong?" Hashirama asked puzzled, looking at Lian Ye, completely unaware of the seriousness.

"Uncle Hashirama, I forgot to tell you." Lian Ye subconsciously swallowed, "Mizuto Ayi wants you to have more time to return to the Village and visit."

Phew, I almost forgot Mizuto Ayi's reminder.

"Huh?" Hashirama scratched his head, "Why didn't you say it earlier?"

If Lian Ye had told him earlier, he would have already gone back to the Village to visit Mizuto. Now half a year has passed; would going back get him beaten to death?

Don't be fooled by Mizuto's usual gentleness; when she gets angry, everyone must keep a wide distance.

"Sorry, I forgot earlier," Lian Ye cleared his throat and explained.

At that time, Guang was thinking of joining Madara Uchiha's camp, and he forgot about this matter. If it hadn't been Uncle Hashirama's reminder just now, he wouldn't have been able to recall it at all.

Senju Hashirama: "…"

He could already imagine the scene of returning to the Village and being beaten up by the Mito Clan.

"Since that's the case, let's return to Fire Country," Madara Uchiha glanced at the pale‑from‑fear Hashirama.

Hashirama's still the same old guy, scared of his wife…

Actually, as long as you don't get married, this kind of problem won't arise.

Having too many attachments isn't necessarily a good thing.